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Ministry of Education
RRU Academic Recognition of Delhi Police Sub-Inspectors and Constables
Rashtriya Raksha University , an Institution of National Importance, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India expresses its deep satisfaction with academic recognition of Delhi Police Sub-Inspectors and Constables.
357 Police Sub-Inspectors and 4,870 Constables of Delhi Police are recognised with academic Post-Graduate Diploma in Police Administration and Investigation and Diploma in Police Administration and Investigation respectively. Shri Nityanand Rai, Minister of State , Government of India, as the Chief Guest, blessed the Police Sub-Inspectors on 16 December 2022 and Shri Sanjay Arora, IPS, Delhi Police Commissioner, as the Chief Guest witnessed the passing out ceremony of constables and blessed them.
RRU, as part of Suraksha Karma-Yogi mission, through affiliation, accreditation and certification recognises women and men in uniform from central armed police forces, armed forces, central police organisations and state police organisations affiliated Institutions with degree, post-graduate diploma and diploma as per the recommendation of the joint academic and accreditation committees.
For more information on RRU academic and research programs and any query related to affiliation, accreditation and certification, contact Dr Akshat Mehta, University Dean at dean-faa@rru.ac. in.
Rashtriya Raksha University, an Institution of National Importance of India, Pioneering National Security and Police University of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, is established by the Parliament of India, Act No. 31 of 2020. The University aims to become an academic-research-training ecosystem for national security and police. Its endeavors focus on highly professional national security, police education, research, and training through its qualified civilian and security faculty, committed human resources, motivated participants and students, intellectually stimulating and professional disciplined environment, and world-wide network, sharing, and exchange. It aims at providing security and strategic education in the contemporary and futuristic security and strategic studies and interdisciplinary areas. The University contributes to the vision of India of Peace, Prosperous and Stable World in alliance with grand strategic cooperation between like-minded nations and promoting greater understanding between internal security officers, military and para-military forces, diplomats, civil servants, and civilians to promote the cause of the Nation. It adopts a two-tier approach, at the national and international levels, in its education, research and training, and extension in order to achieve capabilities to respond to the needs, expectations, and aspirations of the security and strategic institutions and forces as well as law-making, governance, judiciary, economy  and the civil society organizations.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tribute to Onake Obavva on her Jayanti
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi bowed to the great Kannada warrior woman, Onake Obavva on the special occasion of her Jayanti. Shri Modi said that Onake Obavva ‘inspires us as a symbol of our Nari Shakti.’
The Prime Minister tweeted:
“I bow to the courageous Onake Obavva on the special occasion of her Jayanti. No one can ever forget the courage with which she fought hard to protect her people and culture. She inspires us as a symbol of our Nari Shakti.”
“ವೀರವನಿತೆ ಒನಕೆ ಓಬವ್ವ ಜಯಂತಿಯ ವಿಶೇಷ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರಿಗೆ ನಮನ ಸಲ್ಲಿಸುತ್ತೇನೆ. ತನ್ನ ಜನರು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂಸ್ಕೃತಿಯನ್ನು ರಕ್ಷಿಸಲು ಅವರು ತೋರಿದ ಧೈರ್ಯವನ್ನು ಎಂದಿಗೂ ಯಾರೊಬ್ಬರೂ ಮರೆಯಲು ಸಾಧ್ಯವಿಲ್ಲ. ಅವರು ನಮ್ಮ ನಾರಿ ಶಕ್ತಿಯ ಪ್ರತೀಕವಾಗಿ ನಮಗೆ ಸ್ಫೂರ್ತಿ ನೀಡುತ್ತಾರೆ.”
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Promotion of Digital Literacy
India over the last 7 years has become a prominent nation in deploying technologies for the benefit and transforming the lives of its citizens. Keeping this in view, the Government is focusing on providing digital literacy to citizens across the country, especially in rural areas. In line with this, Government has been taken various steps as under:
- During the years 2014 to 2016, Government of India had implemented two Schemes on providing digital literacy to the masses namely “National Digital Literacy Mission ” and “Digital Saksharta Abhiyan ” with a cumulative target of 52.50 lakh persons  across the country including rural India. Under these two schemes, a total of 53.67 lakh beneficiaries were trained, out of which around 42% candidates were from rural India. Both schemes has been closed now.
- In the year 2017, Government was approved a Scheme titled ''Pradhan Mantri Gramin Digital Saksharta Abhiyan '' to usher in digital literacy in rural India with a target to cover 6 crore rural households  across the country. So far, a total of more than 6.62 crore candidates have been enrolled and 5.68 crore have been trained, out of which 4.22 crore candidates have been duly certified under the PMGDISHA Scheme across the country.
Several young, talented youth who are well conversant in information technology have set up Common Service Centres  as Village Level Entrepreneurs  at the Panchayat level. The CSCs, which meet the eligibility criteria as per PMGDISHA Scheme guidelines, are also approved for imparting digital literacy training to the rural population. Such youth who meet the eligibility criteria for becoming a trainer under the PMGDISHA are employed by the VLEs for imparting digital literacy training. In addition, the beneficiaries, who are trained under the PMGDISHA Scheme, are also helping their family members and friends to become digitally literate.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Electronics and Information Technology, Shri Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
The Government of Indiatransfers more than Rs36,659 crore via Direct Benefit Transfer  in Bank accounts of 16 crore beneficiaries through PFMS
More than Rs36,659 crore has been transferred by using Direct Benefit Transfer through Public Financial Management System  inthe Bank accounts of 16.01 crore beneficiariesduring COVID 2019 lockdown by the Government of India. Cash Benefits announced under Prime Minister Garib Kalyan Yojna Package are also being transferred by using DBT Digital Payment Infrastructure.This package having comprehensive reach also covers beneficiaries of PM-KISAN and Women Jan Dhan account holders. Till 17 April more than 8 crore beneficiaries under PM-KISAN and 19 crore women Jan Dhan account holders have been provided financial assistance since the start of country-wide lockdown.
Neeraj Devi of District Kurukshetra Haryana said she has a Jan Dhan account in SBI and received her money under the package. She also showed awareness about COVID-19 related lockdown. Thanking the Government of India she added social distancing and regular washing of hands are important to avoid coronavirus. Laxmi Devi from Haryana said she has received Rs 500 in her Jan Dhan account and bought groceries with the amount.
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Savitri Devi of village Halog of District Shimla expressed her gratitude to the Government of India for having received Rs 2000 under the PM KISAN. Ramesh Chand, Up-Pradhan of Baniyal village in Mandi District said 60-70% people under his panchayat have been connected with PM-KISAN and have received Rs 2000 in their accounts this month. The money is being drawn as per their requirement by the beneficiaries maintain social distancing in banks.
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Amidst the uncertainty prevailing today, the one activity giving hope is agricultural activity, which is also providing the reassurance of food security. Of the Rabi crop harvesting, out of total wheat sown in 310 lakh ha, 63-67% has already been harvested in the country. Harvestinghas reached to a level of 30-35% in Haryana and 10-15% in Punjab. The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued the consolidated guidelines on the measures to be taken for containment of COVID-19 which also ensure smooth functioning of agricultural operations. A farmer based in Amritsar said he has increased the pace of his agricultural activities and they are duly complying with all necessary precautions like maintain social distancing, hygiene etc.
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The efforts of the Government have brought satisfaction and support to poor by providing necessary relief in on-going second phase of lockdown.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Vikas Thakur on winning the Bronze medal in the Men's 94 kg weightlifting event
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated weightlifter Vikas Thakur on winning the Bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games.
The Prime Minister said, "More glory thanks to our weightlifters. Congratulations Vikas Thakur for the Bronze in the men's 94kg event. You have brought smiles on the faces of all Indians".
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Union Agriculture Minister Inaugurates State-of-the-Art EEI Golden Jubilee Auditorium for Empowering the Agricultural Community in Hyderabad
The Union Minister for Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar has inaugurated the EEI Golden Jubilee Auditorium today at Extension Education Institute , Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Shri Singireddy Niranjan Reddy, Minister for Agriculture, Co-operation & Marketing, Govt. of Telangana; Shri Manoj Ahuja, IAS, Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Shri M. Raghunandan Rao, IAS, APC & Secretary, Commissioner of Agriculture, Govt. of Telangana and Hon'ble Vice Chancellor, PJTSAU and other dignitaries were also present on the occassion.
Addressing on the occasion , Shri Narendra Singh Tomar said that India in the context of G20 focuses on One family One earth and One future. He reiterated that our farmers were helping in feeding the entire globe. Indian Agriculture is the backbone of our country and agriculture is the priority sector in the country. He further said that Central Government is supporting establishment of Startups and Training centres focusing on strengthening the Indian Agricultural Research. During the Covid period Indian farmers have shown great resilience in achieving good productivity. PM Kisan a novel initiative of Government of India is helping the small and marginal farmers with financial support for input procurement. Government of India is focusing on KVKs and EEIs to develop master trainers in Agriculture. In this connection, the newly constructed EEI auditorium is a testament to the government's vision of providing modern facilities to the training institutions for enabling scientists, researchers and stakeholders exchange knowledge, ideas, and expertise.
Shri Singireddy Niranjan Reddy expressed that the support mechanism offered by the Telangana Government to the farmers is enabling them to increase their incomes and uplifting socio economic conditions. He congratulated EEI Hyderabad for building capacities of officials relentlessly.
The Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, Shri Manoj Ahuja, expressed that institutes like EEIs are conducting Skill based courses and guided the scientific fraternity to work in coordination to offer the realistic solutions to farmer problems. EEI, Hyderabad is fully funded by Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, Government of India, New Delhi which is under the administrative control of Professor Jayashankar Telangana State Agriculture University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
Speaking on the occasion, Vice chancellor, PJTSAU detailed about University achievements and congratulated EEI on their new facility. The new EEI Auditorium is equipped with latest audio-visual aids to facilitate video conferencing, workshops, conferences, seminars amongst all the stakeholders of EEI.
Ministry of Communications
DoT issues Notice Inviting Applications for auction of Spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz bands
Last date for submission of applications for participation in the auction is 5 Feb 2021
Auction to commence online from 1st March 2021
Department of Telecommunications issued today Notice Inviting Applications  for auction of Spectrum in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz bands. The main features of the NIA are:
- Spectrum has been put on offer in 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz and 2500 MHz bands.
- Total Spectrum put to auction is 660 MHz in 700 MHz band, 230 MHz in 800 MHz band, 81.4 MHz in 900 MHz band, 313.6 MHz in 1800 MHz band, 175 MHz in 2100 MHz band, 560 MHz in 2300 MHz band and 230 MHz in 2500 MHz band.
- Block size is 200 KHz  in 900 MHz & 1800 MHz bands, 1.25 MHz  in 800 MHz band, 5 MHz  in 700 MHz band, 5 MHz  in 2100 MHz band,10 MHz  in 2300 MHz & 2500 MHz bands.
- Validity of auctioned Spectrum shall be 20 years.
- There is option of payment in instalments for successful bidders.
- The auction format is Simultaneous Multiple-Round Ascending  e-auction.
- NIA contains details regarding reserve price, pre-qualification conditions, Earnest Money Deposit , Auction Rules etc.
- The last date for submission of applications for participation in the auction is 5-2-2021.
- Auction is scheduled to commence on 01-03-2021 and will be conducted online.
Click here for Detailed Notice Inviting Applications
Cabinet
Cabinet grants ex-post facto approval to Agreement between India and Sweden on Recognition of Seafarer Certificates
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Agreement between India and Sweden on Recognition of Seafarer Certificates, pursuant to Regulation I/10 of the International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watch-Keeping for seafarers, 1978.
The Agreement will pave the way for recognition of maritime education and training, certificates of competency, endorsements, training and documentary evidence and medical fitness certificates for seafarers issued by the Government of both the countries, in accordance with the provision of regulation 1/10 of the STCW Convention, and cooperation between the two countries in the training certification and management of seafarers.
The Agreement will be beneficial to both the countries as Sweden is a ship owning nation while India is a net seafarers supplying nation.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Sports Ministry holds its first Mission Olympic Cell  meeting outside Delhi
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sport  on January 19th and 20th held its first Mission Olympic Cell  meeting outside Delhi and on the sidelines of the ongoing Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The fortnightly meeting, where members of MOC meet to discuss key agenda points of India's Olympic Program and proposals of Target Olympic Podium Scheme  athletes, was held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha where they also got to see the Indian men's Hockey team play their last group stage match against the Wales team.
Talking about the experience of watching the players first-hand, former Indian Long jumper Anju Bobby George said "With this opportunity  we got a good chance to see them perform during a competition and can judge them rightly and can take that into consideration during the next meeting and evaluate them in a better manner to fill in the gap. So for us, it was a great opportunity and I would like to see many more matches, not just in hockey but other sports as well whenever we get a chance."
The Indian men's and women's hockey teams are the only teams that are funded under MYAS's TOPS Scheme and get an annual expenditure of Rs. 24 cr under Sports Authority of India's  Annual Calendar for Training and Competitions  scheme.
Talking about the importance of TOPS for the players, especially the hockey team, former Indian Hockey Captain Viren Rasquinha said "MOC and TOPS are giving all Indian athletes and the hockey teams so much support in the last few years and we get to see that in their performances, especially that of the men's Hockey team, first by winning an Olympic medal after 41 years and now by going to the World Cup on back of the Olympic medal. so we have got to keep supporting them."
Generally, MOC members from across India, travel to Delhi every month to discuss TOPS related agendas. During the peak of the COVID-19 outbreak, the meetings were moved to a virtual platform so that the athletes did not suffer due to delays. Post the lockdown, the meetings have adopted a hybrid approach where one meeting in the month is held virtually, while the second one is held as a physical meeting.
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh to chair DARPG’s Vision India@2047 meeting with Sectoral Experts on Governance Tomorrow
Core Principles of Reforms in Government, Creation of effective executive agencies, ethics and accountability in Governance on Agenda
Bringing Citizens and Government closer using e-Governance to be the focus of discussions
The Prime Minister has directed that all Ministries/ Departments of Government of India will formulate a document for Vision India@2047 to identify the long-term goals and corresponding outcomes for this decade with timelines and milestones. In order to suggest the structural and institutional reforms necessary to attain the envisaged Vision India@2047 on Governance, the DARPG has convened a meeting with sectoral experts, academics and scientific community on January 15, 2022. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Hon’ble Minister of State for the Ministry of Science and Technology  and Minister of State Ministry of Earth Science  and Minister of State for Prime Minister's Office; Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions; Department of Atomic Energy and Department of Space will chair the first meeting with Sectoral Experts on Governance issues on 15th January, 2022.
Key issues pertaining to Improving Efficiency in Decision Making in the Central Secretariat, Reducing Pendency, Rationalizing working of Ministries/ Departments, Ethics, Transparency and Accountability in Public Service, Creation of Effective Executive Agencies, Core Principles of Reforms in the Government, Benchmarking Governance in States, Management Practices in 21st century Governance, Citizen Centric Governance, Reforms in State Secretariats, District Collectorates, Use of Technology in Governance and creation of Institutions of Excellence would be discussed.
Fifteen sector specialists who would be participating in the discussions comprising of former Cabinet Secretaries, former Secretaries of DOPT, Directors of select IITs and IIMs, ASCI and Capacity Building Commission. The Secretary DARPG V.Srinivas and Director General IIPA Dr. S.N.Tripathi would be attending the meeting.
Following the consultative meetings with Sectoral Experts, the DARPG’s Vision India@2047 would be formulated.
Ministry of Finance
Certain important issues referred by GST Council to various Committees / GoM
The GST Council in its 31st meeting held today at New Delhi decided to refer the following issues to Committees / GoM indicated against them:
- Extending the Composition scheme to small service providers. The rate of tax and threshold limit to be proposed - Law Committee and Fitment Committee.
- Tax rate on lotteries – Committee of States.
- Taxation of residential property in real estate sector – Law Committee and Fitment Committee.
- Threshold limit of exemption under GST regime – GoM on MSMEs.
2. GST council in its next meeting would take a view on the above issues in its next meeting.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Pulses, Oilseeds and Wheat procurement during Rabi Season 2020-21 in full flow
Pulses & Oilseeds worth Rs.2,682 Cr procured benefitting above 3.25 lakh farmers
Significant rise in Sowing Area Coverage of Summer Crops
A quantity of 2,61,565 MT of Pulses and 3,17,473 MT of Oilseeds has been procured under Rabi 2020-21 season till 02.05.2020 at MSP value of Rs.2,682 crores benefitting 3,25,565 farmers. Of this, a quantity of 14,859 MT Pulses and 6706 MT of Oilseeds was procured on 1st and 2nd May, 2020 in six States namely Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.
Besides, in Rabi Marketing Season 2020-21, a total of 1,87,97,767 MT wheat arrived in FCI, out of which 1,81,36,180 MT has been purchased.
Meanwhile, the Sowing Area Coverage of Summer Crops is as follows:
- Rice: About 34.80 lakh ha area coverage under summer rice as compared to 25.26 lakh ha during the corresponding period of last year.
- Pulses: About 8.77 lakh ha area coverage under pulses as compared to 5.44 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Course Cereals: About 9.12 lakh ha area coverage under coarse cereals as compared to 5.49 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
- Oilseeds: About 8.87 lakh ha area coverage under oilseeds as compared to 7.00 lakh ha. during the corresponding period of last year.
The Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare, Government of India is taking several measures to facilitate the farmers and farming activities at field level during the lockdown period in the wake of Covid 19 pandemic. Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi  Scheme during the lockdown period from 24.3.2020 till date, about 9.06 crore farmer families have been benefitted and an amount of Rs. 18,134 crore has been released so far.